Your new company

Join a high-performing, agile team driving strategic delivery and major operations across high-impact nationally significant programs. This dynamic organisation, based in Canberra, is expanding to meet growing project demands and offers a collaborative, inclusive culture with a strong focus on professional development.

Your new role

As a Procurement Specialist, you’ll play a key role in delivering compliant end-to-end procurement and contract administration services aligned with Commonwealth policies. You’ll be instrumental in shaping procurement strategies and ensuring compliance across high-priority initiatives. Working as part of a high-performing team, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead full lifecycle procurement: planning, advising, and executing procurement activities

• Develop market and procurement documentation in consultation with stakeholders

• Secure business approvals and ensure contracts are fit for purpose

• Manage contract changes and compliance

• Provide commercial and procurement advice to internal teams

• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, internal teams, and external stakeholders

• Identify procurement issues and recommend improvements

What you'll need to succeed

• 3–8 years’ experience in procurement, ideally within government or defence

• NV1 security clearance (mandatory)

• Experience with ASDEFCON or ICTPA panel (highly desirable)

• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills

• Qualifications in Business, Law, Commerce, or relevant Cert IV/Diploma (preferred)

• Exposure to Foreign Military Sales (FMS) and/or ITAR (desirable)

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

What you'll get in return

• Salary package of $110,000–$150,000 including super depending on experience

• Opportunity to work on nationally significant, high-impact projects

• Access to mentoring, coaching, skill-based training, and leadership programs tailored to your career level

• A supportive, innovative team culture focused on continuous improvement and professional growth

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
For a confidential discussion, please contact me directly.

Janelle Kelly – Business Director
Recruiting experts in Procurement
P: 02 61127670 E: janelle.kelly@hays.com.au

If this job isn't quite right for you though you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions.